There really is no such thing as an affordable modern-day Ferrari, but if there was, cars such as this 488 Spider might fall into that category simply because they wouldn’t cost “too much” over that $200,000 threshold that all new/new-ish Ferraris seem to surpass.
Technically, of course you can find even cheaper Ferraris, like the 348, 456 GT or even the 360 Modena, all of which can be had for less than $100,000 if you look hard enough. But something like the 488? And the Spider no less? I think 200k is a very fair price, especially if it doesn’t even have that many miles on the clock.
The 488 GTB was introduced in 2015 as a replacement for the 458 Italia, becoming the first mid-engine Ferrari to use a turbocharged V8 since the iconic F40. It’s powered by a 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8, generating 661 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque, which is enough to get you from zero to 60 mph in about 3 seconds flat.
What’s interesting is that the 488 Spider, the convertible, is just as quick. It can also get to 60 mph in just 3 seconds, with 0-124 mph taking 8.7 seconds. Meanwhile, its top speed is a very impressive 202 mph.
In case you’re liking what you’re hearing, get a load of this 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider we just found getting auctioned off, with just 4,100 miles on its modern-day V8 masterpiece of an engine.
The exterior is finished in Grigio Silverstone and comes with several carbon fiber elements such as the front spoiler, the rear air ducts, side air splitters and the B-pillar trim. Other highlights include the retractable hardtop, xenon headlights (adaptive), rear parking sensors, a backup camera, plus a set of black-finished 20-inch split-spoke wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires that measure 245/35 at the front and 305/30 at the rear.
Inside, you’ll find Goldrake racing seats with Charcoal leather upholstery, to go with the color-coordinated dashboard, center console and door panels. This Ferrari also boasts Bordeaux seatbelts, dual-zone automatic climate control, sat-nav, cruise control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with column-mounted paddle shifters and the carmaker’s now-iconic ‘manettino’ drive mode selector.
According to the ad, this car spent time in Nevada, Florida, and Ohio, but I think we all know where it truly belongs. What I’m trying to say is that most people aren’t going to purchase a convertible Italian exotic just to drive it someplace where snow needs to get shoveled from the driveway during winter months. Something like the 488 Spider belongs in southern Florida or southern California, where the weather is fine (mostly) throughout the year.
I also really like the specification here, because it’s really unassuming. The black wheels over the yellow calipers create a gorgeous contrast, and the gray exterior with the carbon fiber accents and yellow Scuderia Ferrari fender shields... I mean, forget about it!
The 488 GTB was introduced in 2015 as a replacement for the 458 Italia, becoming the first mid-engine Ferrari to use a turbocharged V8 since the iconic F40. It’s powered by a 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8, generating 661 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque, which is enough to get you from zero to 60 mph in about 3 seconds flat.
What’s interesting is that the 488 Spider, the convertible, is just as quick. It can also get to 60 mph in just 3 seconds, with 0-124 mph taking 8.7 seconds. Meanwhile, its top speed is a very impressive 202 mph.
In case you’re liking what you’re hearing, get a load of this 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider we just found getting auctioned off, with just 4,100 miles on its modern-day V8 masterpiece of an engine.
The exterior is finished in Grigio Silverstone and comes with several carbon fiber elements such as the front spoiler, the rear air ducts, side air splitters and the B-pillar trim. Other highlights include the retractable hardtop, xenon headlights (adaptive), rear parking sensors, a backup camera, plus a set of black-finished 20-inch split-spoke wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires that measure 245/35 at the front and 305/30 at the rear.
Inside, you’ll find Goldrake racing seats with Charcoal leather upholstery, to go with the color-coordinated dashboard, center console and door panels. This Ferrari also boasts Bordeaux seatbelts, dual-zone automatic climate control, sat-nav, cruise control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with column-mounted paddle shifters and the carmaker’s now-iconic ‘manettino’ drive mode selector.
I also really like the specification here, because it’s really unassuming. The black wheels over the yellow calipers create a gorgeous contrast, and the gray exterior with the carbon fiber accents and yellow Scuderia Ferrari fender shields... I mean, forget about it!